Backroom Inventory Lead — Early Wage Access & 401K

Fresh Market Inc.; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Early wage access

401K match

Financial wellness program

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Southern Pines, NC is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy, safeguard inventory integrity, and oversee vendor receiving. This role focuses on product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, and days-on-hand targets to ensure freshness and availability.

You will work closely with store teams, enforce SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high guest confidence in product freshness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team coordination

Stamina in cold environments

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Fresh Market in Southern Pines, NC is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy, safeguard inventory integrity, and oversee vendor receiving. This role focuses on product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, and days-on-hand targets to ensure freshness and availability.

You will work closely with store teams, enforce SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high guest confidence in product freshness.